SMITH, Bruce M. 1919-2018

SMITH, SIMMONS, CHRISTENSEN

Posted By: K. L. Kittleson
Date: 3/12/2018 at 12:36:02

US VETERAN, World War II

Bruce M. Smith

June 11, 1919 - February 7, 2018

CEDAR FALLS, IOWA – Bruce M. Smith, 98, of Cedar Falls, died Wednesday, February 7, 2018, at his home.

He was born June 11, 1919, in Waterloo, Iowa, the son of Carl and Nellie (Simmons) Smith. He married Betty J. Christensen on April 30, 1945 in El Paso, Texas. She preceded him in death on January 11, 2005.

He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and was awarded the Purple Heart, Silver Star and French Legion of Honor medal for his service. He was a self-employed home builder and contractor, retiring in 1980. He was a Mason; and served as past President of Home Builders Association of Waterloo/Cedar Falls, NE Iowa Subdividers Association, and the Cedarloo Sertoma Club. He was a longtime member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Cedar Falls.

Bruce is survived by three sons: Ken (Twyla) Smith of Longmont, CO, Steve (Bonnie) Smith and Jim (Pam) Smith, both of Cedar Falls; two daughters, Donna (Rick) Barta and Julie (Mike) Michalicek, both of Cedar Falls; 15 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; three great-great- grandchildren, plus one on the way; and a brother, Roger (Velma) Smith of Big Fork, MN.

He was preceded in death by two brothers, Paul and Max Smith; two sisters-in-law, Eva and Muriel Smith; and by a nephew, Kirk Smith.

Services: Monday, Feb. 12 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Cedar Falls, with burial in Alcock Cemetery in Frederika. Military Honors will be conducted by the Cedar Falls AMVETS Post #49 Honor Guard and the Iowa Army National Guard Funeral Honors Detail. Visitation from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 11 at Richardson Funeral Service and also for one hour prior to the service at the church.

Memorials may be directed to the church.

SOURCE: Richardson funeral home website